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Reports: Giants to start Jameis Winston if Jaxson Dart can't go
The New York Giants will turn to veteran quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday if rookie Jaxson Dart is not cleared from concussion protocol to face the visiting Green Bay Packers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Elevating Winston to the QB2 role over Russell Wilson would be the first major move...
Reports: Steelers signing CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their defense with the signing of former second-round pick Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad, according to multiple media reports Tuesday.,Samuel, 26, was viewed as a coveted cornerback in free agency this offseason, but that was before undergoing spina...
Bill Belichick says focus on North Carolina's next game, not Giants opening
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is looking west to the next game against Wake Forest and not well north at the vacant job with the New York Giants, he said on Tuesday.,The former longtime NFL coach, with six Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots, has a coaching history with the ...
Tucker DeVries making immediate impact for Indiana with Milwaukee up next
When Indiana hired Darian DeVries to coach the team, it also made a significant addition to the roster.,His son.,Tucker DeVries showed his considerable ability Sunday with 24 of his 27 points in the first half of the team's 100-77 rout of Marquette in Chicago. He and the Hoosiers will aim for an enc...
Ons Jabeur announces pregnancy, extends break from tennis
Ons Jabeur is continuing her extended break from professional tennis for a very good reason: She's pregnant.,"Took a little break to reset and recharge," Jabeur and her husband Karim Kamoun wrote from their joint Instagram account on Monday.,"Turns out, we've been planning the cutest comeback ever. ...
Reports: Atlanta lands NWSL's 17th franchise for record fee
The National Women's Soccer League has awarded an expansion team to Atlanta as its 17th franchise for a record fee, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank's AMB Sports and Entertainment, owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS club Atlanta United FC.,Atlanta's N...
AJ Dybantsa Might Be the Real No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft
Darryn Peterson may be the consensus top prospect in the upcoming NBA Draft, but AJ Dybantsa’s size, athleticism, and two-way upside make him a no-doubt All-Star in waiting....
Panthers handle Golden Knights as Brad Marchand scores again
Brad Marchand extended his goal streak to five games and also had an assist as Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves to lead the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night in Las Vegas., ,Jesper Boqvist and Sam Reinhart also scored goals and Donovan Sebrango picked up t...
Santa Clara dominates Xavier in the paint, remains unbeaten
Elijah Mahi scored 18 points and Christian Hammond added 15 to lead Santa Clara to an 87-68 rout of Xavier Monday night in Cincinnati.,Reserve Allen Graves had a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for the Broncos (3-0) of the West Coast Conference, who never trailed and blew op...
Hot-shooting Knicks host reeling Grizzlies, Ja Morant
The New York Knicks have won four straight and are heating up from outside.,But the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping the Knicks' imperfect defense is finally the cure for whatever is ailing Ja Morant from 3-point land this season.,New York will continue their season-long seven-game homestand Tuesday nig...
Lane Kiffin early favorite to be Giants' next coach
Lane Kiffin already has his name tied to multiple college football openings and can now add an NFL vacancy to the list of jobs he may have available should he leave Ole Miss.,Kiffin was installed as the early favorite by at least one sportsbook shortly after the New York Giants fired Brian Daboll on...
Giants fire Brian Daboll, keep GM Joe Schoen
Brian Daboll was fired as head coach of the New York Giants on Monday. ,Daboll and the Giants lost their 11th consecutive road game on Sunday at Chicago and dropped to 2-8 this season. ,"The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this fran...
Giants hire former manager Bruce Bochy as advisor
The San Francisco Giants hired former manager Bruce Bochy as a special advisor to baseball operations on Monday, six years after he last managed the National League West club.,Bochy, 70, was considered a candidate to fill the team's vacant manager position this offseason, but that role went to Tenne...
Giants fire Brian Daboll
Brian Daboll was fired as head coach of the New York Giants on Monday. ,Daboll and the Giants lost their 11th consecutive road game on Sunday at Chicago and dropped to 2-8 this season. ,The Giants were 20-40-1 since Daboll was hired in 2022, making the playoffs in his first season with a record of 9...
Inside New York Giants’ Decision To Fire Head Coach Brian Daboll
The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start. Mike Kafka is set to take over as interim head coach as rookie QB Jaxson Dart continues to develop....
Rams WR Davante Adams injures oblique in win over 49ers
Los Angeles wide receiver Davante Adams has an oblique injury that led to his exit in the fourth quarter of the 42-26 win over the host San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said after the game.,Adams had six receptions on eight targets for 77 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown catch...
New contributors lifting Hawks while Clippers falter without Kawhi Leonard
With four victories in their past six games, the Atlanta Hawks have a chance to move above .500 for the first time this season with a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Inglewood, Calif.,The short-handed Hawks pulled off a convincing 122-102 home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sa...
Road-weary Panthers look to sweep series from Golden Knights
The two teams that have combined to win the last three Stanley Cups stumble into a meeting on Monday night in Las Vegas when the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers take on the 2023 champion Vegas Golden Knights.,It's the final game of a four-game Western road trip for the Panthers, who san...
Unbeaten but imperfect Xavier preps for Santa Clara
The first two games haven't been easy for Richard Pitino at Xavier, but he's quickly learning a lot about his team. ,That team gets a slightly bigger test when the Musketeers host Santa Clara Monday night in Cincinnati. , ,Malik Messina-Moore led a balanced scoring attack with 17 points as sharp-sho...
Bears overcome late 10-point deficit to stun Giants
Caleb Williams scrambled untouched down the left side from 17 yards out with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bears rallied for a 24-20 victory over the visiting New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.,After New York punter Jaime Gilliam shanked a 26-yard punt to the Chicago 47-yard...